DHL Express launches GoGreen Plus option for its air cargo product

DHL Aviation, the in-house airline of DHL Express, has announced the launch of a new GoGreen Plus service that will allow air cargo customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments. The new service will enable customers to “inset” the carbon emissions of their cargo using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). 

Starting June, air cargo customers of DHL globally can choose the GoGreen Plus service for their shipments, with customers being given the chance to tailor the CO2e reduction they want to achieve and the amount of SAF they use. SAF is produced from waste oils and can provide greenhouse gas emission reductions of up to 80 per cent over its lifecycle compared with the conventional jet fuel it replaces. 

“Our greatest goal is achieving net-zero emissions by 2050,” DHL Express EVP Global Network Operations & Aviation Travis Cobb stated.  

“Using SAF is currently key to reducing carbon emissions in aviation and our GoGreen Plus service is made possible following our collaborations with bp and Neste to supply SAF to DHL Express hubs around the world.” 

“Insetting through GoGreen Plus allows customers to bring down their Scope 3 emissions, the indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in a company’s value chain, including downstream transportation and distribution.” DHL Express SVP, Global Head Aviation Commercial Ingrid Raj emphasised. 

“With the introduction of GoGreen Plus, we empower our air cargo customers to make more sustainable choices and embolden their contribution to reducing carbon emissions.” 

DHL Aviation manages 18 own and partner airlines with more than 300 dedicated aircraft fulfilling over 2,400 daily flights to more than 500 airports worldwide. Most of the freight capacity is used for DHL Express’ main product TDI. If any cargo space remains on these flights, DHL Express sells it to customers in the air freight sector. The GoGreen Plus service for air cargo customers will be launched globally in June.